SureSmile trays may be convenient, but they often tend to go missing. Their use of clear plastic means you can easily misplace them, putting your treatment results at risk. With that said, you may wonder: What should you do if you lose your SureSmile aligner? Your Covington dentist is here to address this question, so please rest assured. Simply read on to discover what you should do when you’ve lost your SureSmile aligners.
How to Respond to a Lost SureSmile Aligner
While losing your SureSmile tray isn’t great, it’s not an unfixable problem either. You can address this issue by sticking to the following three steps:
Try Not to Worry
However tempted you may be, please don’t worry about your missing tray. Doing so would rattle your nerves and get you worked up, making the situation even more stressful. Panic is also unwarranted, as your treatment won’t be ruined if your tray is lost for a while. At the very most, you’ll just face a slight delay in your SureSmile progress; you’ll still get your straight smile soon enough.
Review Your Last Action(s)
Having settled your mood, you should next try to retrace your steps. You may well find your missing tray in one of the last places you had it. The aligner might’ve fallen into a gap beneath your chair cushion, for example. There’s also a chance it’s in the pocket of some old pants, in the kitchen trash can, etc. Given these facts, a thorough search might help your tray turn up.
See Your Dentist (if Necessary)
Should your search fail, you’ll need to see your local dentist. They can provide a replacement tray once they’ve learned your situation and confirmed where you were in treatment. While you wait for it, you’ll have to use your previous aligner as a temporary substitute. Doing so isn’t a bad thing, though; this earlier tray won’t disrupt your treatment.
3 Ways to Avoid Lost Aligners
Even with the above, it’s best to avoid lost aligners in the first place. You should thus rely on the tips and tricks below going forward:
- When they aren’t in use, keep your aligners in a dedicated space or container.
- Don’t remove your trays from your mouth unless necessary.
- Should you remove your trays, don’t place them on a lunch tray or napkin.
Things will be okay even if you lose your SureSmile aligner. Given the right responses, you can keep your treatment on track and continue to align your grin!
About the Practice
Complete Dental Care of Covington is based in Covington, WA. Led by Dr. Navi Dhaliwal, our practice prides itself on offering truly outstanding and tailored dentistry. We always customize your care to your smile’s needs, whether your treatment is preventive, cosmetic, or even restorative. This approach ensures you (and your grin) get the best results possible! For more details or to book a visit, please contact us on our website or by phone at (253)-243-6576.